1 med. box raisins
2 c. brown sugar
3 tbsp. Crisco shortening
2 c. hot water (use cherry juice)
1 tsp. cloves
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. salt
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 (8-12 oz.) bag walnuts
1 med. jar cherries

Mix all ingredients except flour, baking soda and walnuts in a large pan. Bring to a boil. The cherries should be cut in half. After boiling 5 minutes, turn off heat and add flour, baking soda and walnuts; mix well.

Recipe makes 2 loaf cakes. Divide mixture into two loaf pans (well greased) and bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes to an hour. This is a dense cake and should be tested for doneness.